Warren County

North CarolinaFIPS 37185

Pop. 18,6420 HospitalsSVI 0.99RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Warren County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricWarren CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence14.5%11.2%
Adult Obesity42.0%35.7%
Uninsured Rate15.0%12.5%
PCPs per 10K0.55.2
Premature Death (YPLL)14,444.995

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

1
Primary Care Physicians
5.3 per 100k
5
NPs & PAs
26.5 per 100k
4
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$11,218.37
Medicare Per Capita
2094.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorWarren CountyState Avg 
Diabetes20.2%
Obesity44.1%
Depression22.5%
Frequent Mental Distress17.3%
COPD11.7%
Current Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease10.5%
Stroke6.5%
High Blood Pressure50.8%
Poor General Health29.1%
Disability42.7%
No Leisure Physical Activity33.7%
Binge Drinking10.8%
Uninsured12.3%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Warren County has no hospital. 23 of North Carolina's counties are hospital deserts.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.99
Socioeconomic Status0.97
Household Composition & Disability0.96
Minority Status & Language0.93
Housing Type & Transportation0.92

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Warren County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Maria Parham Medical CenterVance10217.9 mi
Ecu Health North HospitalHalifax20621.4 mi
Granville Health SystemsGranville6228 mi
Unc Health NashNash33232.6 mi
Pam Specialty Hospital of Rocky MountNash5033.2 mi

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.